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Psychedelic retreats offer drug-assisted experiences worldwide but are generally illegal under U.S. federal law; officials have directed faster FDA review of psychedelics and researchers report potential harms.

Austrian authorities say multiple jars of HiPP baby food tested positive for a rodenticide, prompting a precautionary recall and removal of products in neighboring countries; a criminal investigation is under way.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of decades of neonatal research found no significant difference between newborn boys and girls in attention to faces and other social stimuli, drawing on roughly 40 experiments and nearly 2,000 infants.

Eli Lilly is set to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion, including an initial $3.25 billion cash payment and additional milestone-based payments; Kelonia's in vivo CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma is in early-stage clinical trials with patient enrollment underway.

Three students in Weymouth were confirmed to have meningitis and hundreds of pupils in school years 7–13 were given precautionary antibiotics, with a meningitis B vaccination planned.

Clinical follow-up and studies report that many people regain substantial weight after stopping GLP‑1 drugs such as semaglutide, and trial data show continued treatment maintained or increased weight loss while stopping led to measurable regain.

The 130th Boston Marathon takes place April 20, 2026, running 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston Street with about 30,000 runners; WCVB Channel 5 will broadcast locally from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and ESPN2 will air the race for other regions from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

A preventive cardiology dietitian recommends a plant-forward, Mediterranean-style eating pattern to support blood sugar stability, brain health, and steady energy for adults with ADHD, and advises against ketogenic and ultra-processed-food-heavy diets.

President Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to prioritize review of certain psychedelic therapies, expand potential access, and support state research partnerships; several psychedelic drug stocks climbed sharply in premarket trading.

Early clinical results and renewed funding interest are reviving momentum for mRNA-based cancer vaccines after a year of political and financial setbacks.

A writer's attempt to use cannabis on a milestone birthday led to an intense, disorienting reaction; experts note THC levels have risen from about 4% in the 1970s to more than 20% today and high-potency products are tied to increased risks including addiction and worsening mental health.

A University of Maryland study and sleep specialist Dr. Saema Tahir identify persistent daytime fatigue, mood instability and brief microsleeps as red flags that sleep may not be restorative.

The 130th Boston Marathon will run on Patriots' Day and features about 30,000 runners from 137 countries and all 50 U.S. states; the course begins in Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street at Copley Square.

A jar of HiPP carrot-and-potato purée reported in Eisenstadt tested positive for rat poison and was not consumed; HiPP has recalled its jarred purées sold in Spar supermarkets and authorities have launched an investigation.

Analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health reports a 14% drop in public toilet provision in England since 2016 and estimates about 15,481 people per public lavatory based on FoI responses; the RSPH says this can lead some people to avoid leaving home, restrict fluids or relieve themselves in public.

Immunocore presented five-year overall survival data for Kimmtrak at AACR 2026 showing 16% overall survival with Kimmtrak versus 8% in the control arm in a Phase 3 trial of unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma.

New analyses from the randomized Phase 3 FoCus trial reported that ALXN1840 produced greater neurologic improvement and significantly less worsening than standard of care through Week 48, with durable benefit reported over multiple years; the data are being presented at the AAN Annual Meeting 2026.

Police identified Shamar Elkins as the suspect in an April 19 shooting in Shreveport that left eight children dead; officials say he was killed by police after fleeing in a carjacked vehicle and a subsequent pursuit.

Mindy Cohn posted that she had been privately treated for cancer and announced she has beaten it again; she thanked her medical team and said she has a few weeks of recovery ahead.

Mindy Cohn revealed she recently underwent cancer treatment and is recovering at a Santa Monica hospital; she credited Providence Saint John's staff and said she will be recouping for a couple more weeks.

A South Dakota student started 'Mission for Moses' to raise funds that sent a paralyzed Kenyan man named Moses to Hope Mobility for a wheelchair; he is now home and receiving physical therapy.

Pliant reported updated Phase 1 data showing that responders to PLN-101095 plus pembrolizumab had large increases in plasma interferon-gamma and elevated PD-L1; the drug was generally well tolerated with mainly mild rash and one Grade 3 treatment-related adverse event.

President Trump signed an executive order easing federal restrictions on the psychedelic ibogaine and announced a $50 million federal research investment, while the FDA said it will begin steps to allow human trials and add psychedelics to a priority review pilot.

President Trump signed an executive order to ease federal restrictions on the psychedelic ibogaine and announced $50 million in federal research funding. The FDA said it will begin steps to allow human trials and add three psychedelics to a priority review pilot program.

Experts say scalp oil production and hair strength decline with age, so many people naturally need less frequent washing and milder products.

A CNN report finds many women are using cannabis to manage symptoms that conventional treatments did not resolve, and researchers and small businesses—especially in places like Oklahoma—are developing women-focused products while science and policy continue to evolve.

The author reports waking at 3 a.m. for weeks and found three relaxation techniques—cognitive shuffling, slow breathing, and using a sleep mask with earplugs—that helped them fall back asleep in minutes.

A petition for statutory paid menstrual leave has reached 100,000 signatures and will be debated in Westminster Hall; experts note that similar policies exist abroad but uptake can be low and that cultural and systemic changes are needed.

A study of more than 10,000 adults aged 65–94 across 12 European countries found higher reported loneliness was associated with lower memory test scores at the start of the study, while rates of memory decline over seven years were similar across loneliness levels.

A skydiver became stuck on the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring game; officials said the person was secured and is currently stable after first responders rescued them.